décor
Americannoun
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style or mode of decoration, as of a room, building, or the like.
modern office décor; a bedroom having a Spanish décor.
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decoration in general; ornamentation.
beads, baubles, and other décor.
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Theater. scenic decoration; scenery.
noun
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a style or scheme of interior decoration, furnishings, etc, as in a room or house
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stage decoration; scenery
Etymology
Origin of décor
1650–60; < French, derivative of décorer to decorate
Example Sentences
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There is also a practical advantage: venues with no pre-existing decor, and therefore fewer constraints.
From Barron's
Each curated piece is more than just decor; it is a physical milestone that captures their journey from that first shared discovery to the life they have built together.”
From Los Angeles Times
The San Francisco-based image-sharing platform used for inspiration for home decor, fashion and other interests is laying off workers as part of a restructuring plan.
From Los Angeles Times
Fern had a punchy writing style and ability to dash off whimsical riffs on un-newsy topics such as home decor, dyspeptic shopkeepers and bedtime stories.
Candles were also more profitable than other home decor such as wall art, said Jeff Evans, a former Walmart executive who led the home category from 2017 to 2020.
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